Southwestern Retail Harness and Saddlery Association Meets
The Southwestern Retail Harness and Saddlery Association will hold its annual convention at Hermann Sons hall from April 27 to 29. Delegates from several hundred firms will attend, with a Friday banquet and a packed program including addresses by Mayor Clinton Brown and other executives.
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Southwestern Retail Harness and Saddlery Association
Hermann Sons Hall
Clinton Brown
J. H. Porter
San Marcos
John J. Weber
Austin
Joseph Mireur
Corpus Christi
J. F. Beckham
Cameron
H. J. Heye
Halletsville
Captain Orr dies in Austin at age 68
Captain John Orr 68 a former leading Austin merchant died at his Pearl Street home He is survived by two sons William and Wilkin Orr and two daughters Mrs Lollie Orr Huberich and Mrs Mary Bess Orr the latter based in New York.
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Austin, Tex
John Orr
Austin
Pearl Street
William and
Wilkin Orr
Lollie Orr Huberich
Mary Bess Orr
New York
Coronation Seat Exchange Ad
Two tickets for the queen's coronation available. Write to P.O. Box 1164, City to dispose of them.
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City
Uhr Faces Battle Over Police and Fire Control After Fiesta
San Antonio political circles forecast a clash as Commissioner Uhr challenges mayoral authority over police and fire heads. Supporters expect court backing to protect Uhr under the city charter while a possible new coalition may realign county and city races. Revival activity by Ham-Ramasey could influence primaries though effects are uncertain.
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Brown Down
Uhr
Brown
San Antonio
Bexar
Bexar County
Celebration Planned for San Antonio to Sutherland Springs Pike
A May Day celebration marks the completion of the smooth motor pike between San Antonio and Sutherland Springs. Traffic from San Antonio is expected, a Southern Pacific special train will depart at 9 AM for picnickers, and returns at 6 PM. Prominent officials invited include Governor Ferguson and state leaders. Baseball games swimming bands and amusements are also planned.
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San Antonio
Sutherland Springs
Southern Pacific
Ferguson
Fred W. Davis
H. B. Terrell
John T. Robinson
B. F. Looney
F. W. Doughty
John G. McKay
W. B. Bazell
A. and M. College
W. J. Battle
The
University of Texas
Injunctions Ban Liquor Sales at Five San Antonio Spots
Writs of injunction restraining five San Antonio establishments and on the south loop from selling malt and spirituous liquors were issued by District Judge W S Anderson. The order closed the spots and cited J H Krimmer Exposition park J W Satterwhite Polish and Bohemian Club officers J A Matcek and Joseph Star Joe Graniere Bergs Mill Frank Evers and Dan McConnell on the San Juan road.
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San Antonio
South Loop
W. S. Anderson
Thirty-seventh District Court
James Galbreath
W. C. Linden
State of Texas
Dwyer & Dwyer
Retail Liquor Dealers
J. W. Satterwhite
East Commerce Street
J. A. Matcek
Joseph Star
Joe Graniere
Berg's Mill
Frank Evers
Dan McConnell
San Juan Road
Second Mission
County property to be sold at auction on courthouse steps
Seven parcels owned by Bexar county will be auctioned by County Commissioner Henry Meyer on May 6. The largest tract fronts West Houston street between North Flores and Camaron, designated lot 14 block 122 with unspecified minimum. other parcels include Tobin Hill ten acres and tracts on Pleasanton road Seguin road and Blanco road with fixed minimums. Auction is to the highest bidder on the courthouse steps following a county commissioner's order.
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Bexar County
West Houston Street
North Flores
Camaron
Court House
Henry Meyer
Houston Street
Poor House
Tobin Hill
Labor Ditch
San Antonio
Pleasanton Road
City
Seguin Road
Blanco Road
Salado
Meyer
Wheeler Named Athletics Director for State YMCA Summer Camp
George Wheeler, San Antonio Y M C A physical director, is chosen to direct athletics and swimming for a State YMCA camp on the San Gabriel river near Georgetown. J J Hunter and L A Coulter met with local leaders to plan the first announced camp. About 210 boys from city leaders will attend, camp runs June 2 to June 11 at an ideal site several miles from Georgetown.
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George Wheeler
San Antonio Y. M. C. A
State Y. M. C. A
San Gabriel River
Georgetown
State Department
J. J. Hunter
L. A. Coulter
Georgetoiwn
Advan
Local YMCA Progress Highlighted by Mr. Coulter
Mr. Coulter praised the local YMCA as one of the most progressive in the state and praised the ongoing work during a recent outing with Mr. Hunter. He returned to Dallas with Hunter on Saturday night. Robert E. Peary keeps a summer home on a Maine island where he raises and breeds Eskimo dogs.
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Tage
Coulter
Mr. Hunter
Dallas
Robert E. Peary
Smallsland
Maine
New Books at Carnegie Library Include A Guide to Good English
A list of new library acquisitions features A Guide to Good English among others by Echegary Miller-Freeman Mabie North Torchiana and more. The note mentions The Heart of Lincoln Gustav Mahler and Secrets of Personal Culture and Business Power. Also a London Sketch cartoon caption about war and a remark on eye strain from reading while lying down.
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Carnegie Library
Echegary
Jose
Great Galeoto
Marshall
T. M
The
Louis
Iana Purchase
Miller-Freeman
A. Garland
Mabie
E. C University
North
E. M
Torchiana
Holland
Mackay
C. D
Bath
Stefan
Paul
Gustav Mahler
Meador
Bernard
Whipple
Wayne
Lincoln
Edelman
P. E
Experiments
Utter
R. P
Post
L. F
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Manu
Emmet Bank
Commerce Street
R. C. Flick
Cuero
Battle of Flowers
Gus Heye
W. J. Edgecombe
Retail Merchants of
Texas
Ben J. Varga
John Weber
Captain Orr
Katy” City
Pike
Wheeler
Y. M. C. A. Camp
Diamond House of Texas
Hertzberg’s
Houston and
St. Mary’s Streets
Haviland
Syracuse
Universal Vacuum Bottle
Ers
Most Com
Clark Jewel
Olympia
Alaska and
McCray
Healy
William
Fortescue
Eton
Oxford
London
Richter’s
Steam Bakery
Travis
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